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$80+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Des Moines (DSM)

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WAS — DSM
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines are usually found in February or September, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

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Round-trip from

$228
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$80
(Frontier)
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2024.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/298:08 amBWI - DSM
1 stop11h 10mFrontier
Thu 1/27:08 pmDSM - BWI
1 stop11h 24mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$273
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1010:06 pmDCA - DSM
Nonstop2h 46mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/125:40 amDSM - DCA
Nonstop2h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$283
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/57:35 amBWI - DSM
2 stops15h 23mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/96:42 pmDSM - BWI
2 stops12h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$298
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/108:00 amBWI - DSM
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Thu 12/126:35 amDSM - BWI
1 stop4h 09mDelta
Deal found 11/19$299
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/227:00 amDCA - DSM
1 stop12h 06mFrontier
Sat 11/237:30 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop15h 36mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$328
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/106:07 amIAD - DSM
1 stop6h 33mDelta
Thu 12/1210:23 amDSM - IAD
1 stop5h 25mDelta
Deal found 11/19$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/106:30 amDCA - DSM
1 stop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/126:54 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop3h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/316:20 amBWI - DSM
1 stop5h 21mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/28:00 amDSM - BWI
1 stop4h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$334
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/298:40 amIAD - DSM
1 stop10h 38mFrontier
Thu 1/27:08 pmDSM - IAD
1 stop11h 12mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$363
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/103:20 pmDCA - DSM
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Thu 12/128:45 amDSM - DCA
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 11/19$381
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/101:10 pmBWI - DSM
2 stops9h 15mSouthwest
Thu 12/128:45 amDSM - BWI
1 stop11h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 11/19$411
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/228:35 amIAD - DSM
1 stop6h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/236:54 pmDSM - IAD
1 stop4h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$437

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 12/19

8:08 am-6:18 pm

1 stop11h 10m

Des Moines

Thu 1/2

7:08 pm-7:32 am

1 stop11h 24m

$198

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/10

10:06 pm-11:52 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

Des Moines

Thu 12/12

5:40 am-9:22 am

Nonstop2h 42m

$283

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 12/5

7:35 am-9:58 pm

2 stops15h 23m

Des Moines

Mon 12/9

6:42 pm-8:38 am

2 stops12h 56m

$298

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 12/10

8:00 am-1:35 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Des Moines

Thu 12/12

6:35 am-11:44 am

1 stop4h 09m

$299

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

IAD - DSM

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/17

6:07 am-11:40 am

1 stop6h 33m

Des Moines

Thu 12/19

6:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop4h 25m

$302

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/17

7:59 am-1:35 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Des Moines

Thu 12/19

7:39 am-4:20 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$302

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/20

6:30 am-10:35 am

1 stop5h 05m

Des Moines

Tue 1/21

6:45 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 14m

$318

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 12/10

6:13 am-1:27 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Des Moines

Thu 12/12

6:27 am-12:55 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$326

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 12/31

6:20 am-10:41 am

1 stop5h 21m

Des Moines

Thu 1/2

8:00 am-1:36 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$334

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

IAD - DSM

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/10

9:10 am-1:27 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Des Moines

Thu 12/12

6:27 am-1:10 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$345

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines is 51 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines (average of $311). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 4% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Des Moines. Reviews last updated November 20, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Frontier, American Airlines and Delta from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

WestJet
7.3
Good
2,811 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Washington, D.C.?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines. You should not have trouble finding flights to Des Moines from Washington, D.C.; the airport handles an average of 2 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Des Moines airport from Washington, D.C.. It is only a 3.6 mi journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Des Moines’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines round-trip?

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Des Moines, with prices starting at $228. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $283 and $299, respectively. Frontier is 48% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $80. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?

    When deciding which route to take from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines consider Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Des Moines, Baltimore/Washington - Des Moines or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Des Moines as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines (average of $311). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$132Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$240Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$291Average$531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$386Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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